Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte handed in his resignation on Tuesday, in a tactical political maneuver that he hopes will allow him to build a new coalition. Italy was thrown into a fresh political crisis last week when Conte faced two confidence votes. He survived but lost his governing majority in the Senate after his
Continue ReadingVice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday spoke in personal terms about a “full circle” moment after receiving the second dose of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine at the same National Institutes of Health building her late mother had frequented for work. “I have the luxury of being here at this moment on just the fifth day
Continue ReadingA gorilla at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in California has recovered from Covid-19 after receiving monoclonal antibody therapy and other treatments. Winston, an elderly silverback gorilla, and eight other gorilla troop members tested positive for the virus earlier this month after showing symptoms of “mild coughing, congestion, nasal discharge and intermittent lethargy,” the
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story MEDIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — A Delaware County man is celebrating a milestone. Today, family and friends gathered at a distance to celebrate the veteran’s 100th birthday. The sirens screamed from blocks away as excitement built to drive by the windows of Sterling Nursing Home where one special man
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Central Oregon is one of the only areas in the state to gain approval to start vaccinating all residents age 75 and older. That puts the region well ahead of schedule, as the Oregon Health Authority’s latest distribution plan said that group was not supposed to become eligible until Feb. 14.
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The Senate tabled an effort by Sen. Rand Paul Tuesday to force a vote on the constitutionality of former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, but the vote offered an indicator for how Republican senators — who overwhelmingly voted for Paul’s measure — feel about the trial. Paul’s motion was killed on a 55-45 vote, with
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President Joe Biden will announce a series of measures on Tuesday aimed at ramping up coronavirus vaccine allocation and distribution, including buying 200 million more vaccine doses and increasing distribution to states by millions of doses next week, according to sources familiar with the plan. The US plans to buy 100 million more doses from
Continue ReadingBeyond Meat and PepsiCo are combining forces to develop and distribute snacks and drinks made with plant-based protein as the plant-based trend gains even more traction. With Pepsi, Beyond Meat — which already makes plant-based alternatives to beef and pork — will have access to a global distribution and marketing powerhouse. That means Beyond Meat
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story TEMPE, Arizona (KPHO/KTVK) — It’s been just days since recreational marijuana began being sold at Arizona dispensaries, making Arizona one of only 15 states to legalize marijuana. While this is a huge boom for the cannabis cultivation companies in Arizona like Columbia Care, they now have to change
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Partners In Care, Central Oregon’s leading provider of end-of-life care, announced Tuesday it has received a $1 million challenge grant from the Tykeson Family Foundation to support construction of the organization’s new Hospice House, a specialty hospital for hospice patients.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story SAN DIEGO, CA (KCAL/KCBS) — The gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park are on their way to a full recovery after being diagnosed with COVID-19, zoo officials said Monday. San Diego Zoo officials say the eight-member troop is eating, drinking, and interacting normally after several members’
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story INGLEWOOD, CA (KCAL/KCBS) — Nick Fury is calling on Avengers fans to assemble and get their COVID-19 vaccine. Samuel L. Jackson, who plays leader of the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero team, donned an Avengers mask as he received his first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at the Forum in
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Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., was selected Monday to serve on the House Natural Resources Committee – a panel he said is well-suited to Oregon’s vast Second Congressional District and one which will provide him the opportunity to apply his unique knowledge of water, energy, carbon, forests, minerals and federal land management.
Continue ReadingA federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s pause on deportations Tuesday, delivering a blow to one of the administration’s first immigration actions. The early defeat, even if temporary, demonstrates the limits of President Joe Biden’s executive actions, which are expected to be challenged in court. Tuesday’s order stems from a lawsuit filed
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The US government is urging Americans not to travel abroad after new restrictions went into effect Tuesday requiring all passengers traveling by air to present negative Covid-19 tests taken within three calendar days of departure or proof of recovery from the virus within the last 90 days. “Seriously reconsider going overseas right now,” acting Assistant
Continue ReadingCBS has suspended two of its top TV executives following a Los Angeles Times investigation that alleged they cultivated a toxic work culture involving racist and misogynistic behavior. Peter Dunn, president of CBS television stations, and David Friend, senior vice president of news for television stations, “have been placed on administrative leave, pending the results
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Gov. Kate Brown issued new guidance on Tuesday that will allow recreation facilities like gyms and other indoor activities (except restaurants) to reopen in very limited fashion in the state’s 25 “Extreme Risk’ counties.
Continue ReadingAt least 150 people have now been charged by federal prosecutors in connection with the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol, according to a CNN review of court records and Justice Department announcements, as a top prosecutor said charges of sedition are not out of the question. The milestone of 150 charged in the riot
Continue ReadingToronto, Ontario Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is warning Canadians to expect more travel restrictions in the near future. At his briefing Tuesday, Trudeau reiterated federal public health guidance to avoid all non-essential travel, both abroad and in between provinces. Trudeau said in French that the constantly evolving news of COVID-19 variants from other countries has
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story OAKLAND, CA (KPIX) — Volleys of gunfire rang out at an illegal Oakland weekend sideshow, sending hundreds of spectators in a chaotic mad scramble for safety as vehicles raced away from the scene. The wild scenario unfolded on the streets of Oakland where police were seeing an dramatic
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